The list of English phrasal verbs contains the verb break. This verb, being irregular (break-broke-broken), is one of the most common verbs in use in the English language, writes Engblog. In addition to its main meanings "to break, part, break", as a phrasal verb, this verb also has ...
One of the most controversial topics in the English language is the coordination of tenses, writes Stanislav Inyashkin on his channel on Yandex.Zen. Further - from the first person. Tasks on this topic, as a rule, consist in converting direct speech into indirect speech. Wherein…
It doesn't matter what level you are. Everyone makes mistakes in these words, notes Lifehacker. 1. Lay and lie This is the crown jewel of all grammatical errors. And all because the words are similar in both meaning and sound. But there are still nuances. To…
Kato Lomb, despite the education of a chemist, was one of the first simultaneous translators in the world and could translate fluently into 8 languages, and in general she understood and worked from 16. And this despite the fact that in her time there was no ...
If you already have a good command of English, then books are the best way to expand your vocabulary. Especially if these books are truly interesting. Several dozen literary critics and columnists from The New York Times, Time, Newsday, Bookslut, The Millions and other publications...
According to a study by the authors of Longman Dictionary, knowing 3000 English words is enough to understand 86% of what you read (or more). To gain these 3000, you can, of course, memorize one hundred expressions a day and get rid of them in a month, but without repeating ...
Silicon, canal, heroine, preservative, list and other words that do not mean at all what you might think. In English and Russian, there are a lot of similar words that are translated the same way, Lifehacker reminds. You are unlikely to be mistaken in the translation of the words text, information, secret ...
Do you think it's time to improve your English, but don't have enough time? And good courses will cost a pretty penny. This collection of online services from MC Today will help you master the English language. 1. LingvoHabit is an absolutely author's (10 years of experience), based on the Cambridge methodology, a resource teaching English ...
The word GET in English can have several meanings, which can sometimes be confusing. We invite you to consider and learn the most common uses of the word get in English. All these meanings are used in everyday speech and will definitely come in handy for communication. ...
They say that you cannot consider yourself an expert in a language until you master its slang. Zen.Yandex offers you to learn ten great - or at least impressive - English words that can be used informally in a variety of situations.…